Why does Cherry want to help the greasers?
She wanted the fighting to stop because she hated fighting; secondly, she had a huge crush on Dally, so she would do whatever it took to help the greasers; and finally, after meeting Ponyboy she realized that not all greasers are the same.
What does Cherry symbolize in the outsiders?
Cherry acts as a spy for the greasers, and in doing so wants not only to help the greasers, but the Socs as well. She wants the fighting to end, and she does whatever is necessary to even the sides and balance the power between the two rival groups.
Why is cherry attracted to ponyboy?
She is the girlfriend of Randy Adderson, who is later killed by Johnny, further creating the impossibilty of them actually becoming close friends. But she is sensitive, intelligent and likes sunsets–all attributes that are attractive to Pony. When she decides to act as the greasers’ spy, it impresses him even more.
Why does Dally attract cherries?
Cherry Valance is attracted to both Bob and Dally because they are dangerous or typify the “bad-boy” personality.
Who did Cherry say ponyboy looks like?
Soda
Does ponyboy believe cherry?
Cherry is pale and visibly shaken after Ponyboy’s story. She tries to assure him that not all Socs are so violent, but he doesn’t believe her. At the same time, the fact that Ponyboy is willing to open up to her so much suggests that he is not as prejudiced against the “other” side as some greasers are.
Why did Darry scream ponyboy I didn’t mean to?
Finally, when Soda cannot stand the fighting any more, he runs out of the house. When his brothers catch up to him, he tells Darry that he cannot stand their fighting. “Darry yells too much and tries too hard and takes everything too serious, and Ponyboy, you don’t think enough…”
What is the famous quote from the outsiders?
The most famous quote from the book by S. E. Hinton, as well from the movie is, “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.”. Ponyboy was told this by Johnny when he was dying.